February 2, 2025
Hello Sycamore Springs Middle School Families,
Happy Sunday! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. We had another great week this past week. The building was full of energy and excitement with course selections for next year happening and with the kick-off of track season. We are excited about February and all the events that will be happening.
This week is also Counselor Appreciation Week! 💛
We are so grateful for Mrs. Caroselli and Mrs. Zimmerman. Their dedication, passion, and unwavering support have not only impacted individual students but have also created a positive and nurturing environment for our entire school. Thank you, both, for being a beacon of support, guidance, and inspiration. Your work is truly appreciated, not only this week but every day of the year.
As always, if you need anything or have any questions, please contact your student's teacher, counselor, or administrator.
Go Tigers!
Sincerely,
Kelly Miller
Principal
1. Parent Pick-up/Drop-Off Reminders - please remember that we have two dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones. One in the Blue Lot (back of the school by the cafeteria and gyms) and the Yellow Lot (on the southside of campus near the elementary side). The Maroon Lot (main lot) is NOT a pick-up/drop-off zone. The Maroon Lot (main lot) is for BUSES ONLY and parents that need to come into the building. If you must use that lot, parent need to park and wait for their student under the awning. Parents must walk their student to their car. NO CARS should pass loading/unloading buses at any time!
Parking and Traffic Pattern Map - click here.
Video of Route Coming from the North
Video of Route Coming from the South
For more detailed information regarding our traffic pattern, parking lots, and bike-rider routes, click HERE.
2. This Thursday is our Principal's Coffee & Chat! We are excited to welcome all current and further SSMS parents to meet with Principal Miller from 8-9am in the Pecan Room.
3. This Friday is our annual PTA Souper Bowl MMXXV Staff Luncheon! Make the team by bringing in a soup, stew, dish, salad, treat, or other luncheon necessities for our winning SSMS Staff. Bring it in hot by 10am on Friday February 7th - please sign up here!
4. This Thursday we will have a special guest from the Harlem Wizards at all three lunches. DSHS PTA is sponsoring a Community Event with the Harlem Wizards professional basketball team on Sunday, February 23rd from 2-4pm.
5. The Tiger Leaders are delighted to introduce an exciting new fundraiser just in time for Valentine's Day! From February 10 to 14, treat your friends (and yourself!) to delicious Fundip for only $1 during tutorials and lunch in the cafeteria. Spread some joy and sweetness this season—let's make it a celebration to remember!
6. For 8th Grade Families - DSHS will be hosting several events catering to rising freshmen and their families.
- Feb. 3 & 4 - DSHS Counselors Visit w/ 8th graders in ELA classes
- Feb. 3 - Cheer Tryout Parent/Athlete Meeting - DSHS @ 6pm in Lecture Hall
- February 11 & 13: 8th Grade students will tour DSHS and get insights into course offerings during 5th period. Students will be bussed to and from their campuses.
7. SSMS Cheer Parent Information Meeting (2/7 & 2/28) - Are you interested in trying out for SSMS cheer? Come to our upcoming parent meeting on February 7th or on February 28th at 5 PM in the Sycamore Room. Get all the details about tryouts, scoresheet, cheer booster club, and more. We can’t wait to see you there! Cheer Tryouts are on March 7!
*It is mandatory to attend at least one parent information session if you daughter is going to tryout for SSMS Cheer.
8. On February 14th, the SSMS Tiger Belles will be hosting a tryout clinic open to all incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who are interested in auditioning for Tiger Belles. Students are encouraged to wear appropriate dance attire and shoes, and to bring a water bottle to the clinic. During the clinic, all participants will receive a tryout packet with application, a QR code to an online parent meeting regarding the organization, and essential information about the official tryout scheduled for February 27th. If for some reason you cannot make the tryout clinic on 2/14/25 please contact Mrs. Robbins at senanu.robbins@dsisdtx.us to get all of the necessary materials for tryouts on 2/27/25.
9. We are having a t-shirt design contest for the district spirit shop, Drip Spirit! The deadline is 2/14. See flyer below for more details.
10. February marks the nationally recognized month-long celebration of Love the Bus, a time to show gratitude towards our dedicated transportation staff who ensure the safety of our students as they are transported to/from school and on trips. Our drivers and monitors treasure any note or cards they receive from our students!
11.Yearbooks are almost sold out! Less than 50 copies remain. Books are available only while supplies last. Order your yearbook here. Yearbook recognition ad deadline is February 13, 2025. Order your Yearbook ad here.
12. SSMS Attendance - As we continue to focus on our goal of improving attendance, we are initiating a process to address attendance concerns. Some of you may have already received an attendance letter from your child’s AP. Our goal is to partner with you and your child. Once a student has accumulated unexcused absences that exceed the 90% rule, a plan will be implemented to support the student and improve their attendance. This plan can include school-to-home communication, assigned tutorials, or an attendance contract.
Please help us continue to improve student attendance. Go Tigers!🐯💛
SSMS PTA Updates:
No February slumps here at SSMS, let’s treat our team of teachers and staff to a SOUPER lunch! Sign up here to bring in a yummy hot dish or treat on February 7th!
Save the date for Texas PTA's Rally Day on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Capitol in Austin! The day will include:
- Opportunities to meet with legislators to discuss key issues impacting education
- A rally on the Capitol steps to unite and amplify our collective voice
- Informative sessions to equip attendees with tools for effective advocacy and understanding Texas PTA's priorities for the 89th Legislative Session are available here!
The SSMS PTA is offering a new way to see our school in action! In an effort to increase family engagement, we will be doing parent-to-parent campus tours to give you a firsthand view of what our students and teachers do each and every day - sign up here!
The SSMS PTA and the SSMS Staff have been so grateful for the help we've received this year! The teachers get so much time back to spend in their classrooms with all of our children and will be able to start the New Year off with a little more ease. Sign up here!
We appreciate everyone that has joined SSMS PTA this year! If you haven't joined yet, please consider! It is open all year to new memberships, we appreciate each and every one of you. Go to joinpta.org to join.
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